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'father a soldier, birthplace unknown'

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grannyfranny

grannyfranny Report 9 Mar 2023 17:58

Found on a census record for 1861. Written by the head of household. Couple married Jun 1846, child born Sept 1847, registered with both 'parents' names in their location.. Head of household described as a gentleman.

Wonder what went on there?

Researching:
Freeman of Berwick upon Tweed

Island

Island Report 9 Mar 2023 18:04

Must have been something special to fill in the census form?
I assumed 'gentleman' meant wealthy with no need to take on paid work.
Any names? :-D

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I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 9 Mar 2023 18:05

A foundling - adopted by the family?

Yes I agree, a gentleman would have a private income.

grannyfranny

grannyfranny Report 9 Mar 2023 18:48

George Sampson, a currier from Liversedge 1817-1892 and Mary Sharp 1826-1891

OH's direct line through their son John Richard Sampson. They eventually had a leather belting works. MIL and her siblings had a priviledged childhood.

Researching:
Freeman of Berwick upon Tweed

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 9 Mar 2023 19:20

I think Gentleman can cover a multitude of sins. I have an ancestor who was on the stage in the first half of the 19th century. He was well known in his day but theatre people were not generally well paid then and he came from a poor background and had no private income, yet he was described as a Gentleman on his daughter’s marriage certificate.